This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American How do you get a thousand engineers to agree ...

A design structure matrix (DSM) is a visual analysis tool used for system modelling. Simple and concise, it uses an NxN square matrix to represent the relationships between N system elements. Data ...

Determining the structure of your business to ensure maximum efficiency as well as clear lines of authority and focus is a critical operational decision. It's especially important with businesses that ...

The integration mechanism in a matrix organizational design has four components. Standardization makes organizational units operate the same way. Regulations formalize how to take action. Common goals ...

Low-carbon product design is emerging as a critical discipline in the pursuit of sustainable development, addressing the dual imperative of reducing greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining economic ...

MIT researchers have designed silicon structures that can perform calculations in an electronic device using excess heat instead of electricity. These tiny structures could someday enable more ...

I am not a command-and-control leader. Though the hierarchical pyramid works for some, I prefer a framework that invites collaboration, flexibility and balance. This structure radiates decision-making ...